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Peanut Butter and Jelly Cookies

These delicious cookies combine the classic flavors of peanut butter and jelly in a fun, soft, gooey treat perfect for all ages.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough Ingredients
  • 1 cup creamy or crunchy peanut butter Creamy for a smooth texture or crunchy for added texture.
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour.
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
Filling Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon jelly or jam Choose your favorite flavor.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, cream together the peanut butter, sugar, and butter until smooth.
  3. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, mix together the flour and baking powder.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until a sticky dough forms.
  6. Chill the dough for 20 minutes if desired, but it is not necessary.
Baking
  1. Roll spoonfuls of dough into balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  2. Press your thumb in the center of each ball to create a crater for the jelly.
  3. Fill each crater with your choice of jelly or jam.
  4. Bake for about 10 minutes, or until golden around the edges.
  5. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet before transferring them to a wire rack.

Notes

For a dessert twist, stack two cookies with some ice cream in the middle. Store in airtight containers for freshness.